- Irretention
- Irretention Ir`re*ten"tion, n. Lack of retaining power; forgetfulness. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Irretention
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irretention — noun Absence of retention; the state or quality of being irretentive; want of power to retain; forgetfulness … Wiktionary
irretention — ir·retention … English syllables
irretention — “+ noun Etymology: in (I) + retention : failure of retention … Useful english dictionary
irretentive — irretentiveness, irretention, n. /ir i ten tiv/, adj. not retentive; lacking power to retain, esp. mentally. [1740 50; IR 2 + RETENTIVE] * * * … Universalium
irretentiveness — noun see irretentive * * * irretenˈtiveness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑irretention … Useful english dictionary
